Also means
loving
Usage Note
Cariñoso derives from cariño (affection, love) and describes a warm, demonstratively loving disposition—in a person, a gesture, or an animal. It is typically used with ser for a characteristic trait. The feminine form is cariñosa. Unlike amoroso, which leans romantic, cariñoso can describe familial or friendly warmth without any romantic overtone.
Examples
"Es un perro muy cariñoso."
Natural Translation
It is a very affectionate dog.
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